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Bird flu detected in dead nesting Peregrine Falcon
A female Peregrine Falcon nesting at Christchurch Priory, Dorset, was confirmed to have died from bird flu in early May 2025, with her mate dying shortly after. Their eggs were non-viable. A 3-km control zone is in place to limit spread. Defra also confirmed H5N1 in captive birds near Pokesdown.